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Farewell Tornado – Disbandment parade and the final flight
The final farewell to the iconic Tornado aircraft and personnel that have served on her Squadrons took place yesterday at RAF Marham with the disbandment parade of the last two remaining squadrons IX(B) and 31 Squadron. Words and images courtesy of RAF Marham / Crown Copyright.
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Airshow Review – Shuttleworth Uncovered & October Flying Day
The Shuttleworth Collection rounded out its 2013 airshow season with two events at the start of the autumn season. ‘Shuttleworth Uncovered’ on 22 September 2013 was a chance to get up close and personal with some of the Collection’s aircraft to a greater degree than at any other event held at Old Warden, whilst the October Flying Day on 6 October 2013 was the final chance to see some Collection favourites and a number of interesting visiting acts. Greg Marsh reports for GAR.
Aviation Event Review – Goodwood Revival 2013
Now in its 16th year, the annual Goodwood Revival is, perhaps, the world’s premier vintage motor racing event. Held on the famous Sussex race course, owned by Lord Freddie March, this is something of a mecca for motoring enthusiasts across the world. In fact, the event is so popular that advanced tickets sales are now capped, and the show was completely sold out by the end of July. Greg Marsh reports for GAR, with images as credited.
Aviation Event Review – Real Aeroplane Company Breighton Helicopter Fly-in 2013
Sunday 22 September 2013 saw the Real Aeroplane Company stage its helicopter fly-in at Breighton Airfield, Yorkshire, held in support of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Michael Frodsham guest reports for GAR.
Aviation Feature – Chinook HC4
As operations in Afghanistan continue towards a complete withdrawal by the end of 2014, Chris Wood reports from Salisbury Plain on the RAF’s latest addition to the campaign, the recently modified Chinook HC4.
Aviation News – End of an era as last flying Vickers VC10 lands at Bruntingthorpe
Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome in Leicestershire played a significant part in British aviation history today when K3 model ZA147/F, the final Royal Air Force VC10, touched down somewhat later than scheduled at 1604 local after poor visibility at RAF Brize Norton, en-route and at Bruntingthorpe delayed the original departure time.
Aviation News – Vickers VC10 ZA150/J arrives at Dunsfold to join Brooklands Museum
The ageing Vickers VC10 fleet now numbers just one following yesterday’s (24 September 2013) delivery of VC10 K3 ZA150/J to Dunsfold Park in Surrey on behalf of Brooklands Museum. Tom Mercer guest reports for GAR.
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